FaroIsladelosHuevos
3FVF+Q7 Los Vilos, Chile
Name and Location
The Faro Isla de los Huevos is a historic lighthouse located in 3FVF+Q7 Los Vilos, Chile, situated on the picturesque coastline of Choapa Province.
Construction and History
The exact date of construction for the Faro Isla de los Huevos remains unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse's architecture reflects traditional styles of Chilean coastal structures.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse stands on a sturdy stone base, supporting a wooden tower.
Light and Navigation
The Faro Isla de los Huevos has a focal height of unknown and emits a light with a distinctive Fl(3)W.15s pattern, providing vital guidance for vessels navigating the surrounding waters.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can access the area surrounding the lighthouse, but the interior is not open to the public. The surrounding landscape offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the adjacent coastline.
Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse is situated on a rocky outcropping, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline and the Pacific Ocean. The nearby town of Los Vilos provides amenities and services for visitors.
Anecdotes and Folklore
The Faro Isla de los Huevos is steeped in local folklore, with stories of shipwrecks and lighthouse keepers' bravery.
Technical and Operational Details
Although the current status of the lighthouse is unknown, it is believed to have been decommissioned and automated in recent years. The management authority responsible for the Faro Isla de los Huevos is unclear.
Further Information
For further information on the Faro Isla de los Huevos, consult unknown.
Details
Name | FaroIsladelosHuevos |
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City | LosVilos,Chile |
Country | Chile |
Coordinates | -31.9055328, -71.5268547 |
Year of construction | late19thorearly20thcentury(exactdateunknown) |
Historic significance | vitalaidtonavigationduringtimesofwarandpeace |
Stories | steepedinlocalfolklore,storiesofshipwrecksandlighthousekeepers'bravery |
Architectural style | traditionalChileancoastalstructures |
Construction material | stoneandwood |
Focal height | [insertfocalheight] |
Tower height | [insertheight]meters |
Landscape type | rockyoutcroppingwithcoastalviews |
View description | breathtakingviewsofthesurroundingcoastlineandPacificOcean |
Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15spattern |